- Experienced staff gives US a boost at FIBA worlds Once Mike Krzyzewski agreed to return as coach of the U.S. national team, Jerry Colangelo figured most of his staff would follow. 3:54a
- Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said Wednesday. 3:23a
- Police: Swastika on mural possible hate crime Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a swastika was painted on a mural depicting a Jewish player for the Sacramento Kings. 11:46p
- Hornets sign point guard Shakur General manager Dell Demps says the 6-foot-4 Shakur has good size for a point guard and got the Hornets' attention by thriving in the NBA Development League last season. 7:44p
- Custody trial starts in fight for Wade's 2 sons The appointed attorney for Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade's two young sons has recommended to a Chicago court that the NBA star be awarded custody of the children. 7:37p
- Dolphins try to escape LeBron's shadow This is the home of the Dolphin Expressway, the Dolphin Mall, the Dolphin Bar & Lounge, Dolphin Termite Services, Dolphin Used Auto Parts and Dolphin Bail Bonds. 1:22p
- New Jersey Nets waive forward Sean May Nets general manager Billy King said Tuesday that May suffered a stress fracture to his left foot during a workout last week. King said the team believes the four- to eight-week rehab period would not afford May a legitimate chance to make the roster. Tue
- Americans vs. American for a spot in worlds semis David Blatt was a teenager in Massachusetts in 1972, and remembers crying after the Soviet Union's controversial victory over the United States for the Olympic gold medal. Tue
- Bucks sign 2nd round pick Darington Hobson Hobson averaged 16.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists over three college seasons, the first two at Eastern Utah. Last season at New Mexico, Hobson averaged career-highs in rebounds (9.3) and assists (4.6) while scoring 15.9 points and shooting a career-best 36.1 percent from 3-point range (39-108). Sat
- LeBron a Miami resident, not yet a 'Canes fan James posted on his Twitter feed Thursday that he's considering going to Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 11 to see the matchup between No. 2 Ohio State - his longtime team of choice - and No. 13 Miami. Sep 3
- Hawks add C Etan Thomas to frontcourt The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt. Sep 2
- Slovenia tops Iran, meets Australia in round of 16 Goran Dragic of the Phoenix Suns scored 18 points, and Slovenia surged into the elimation stage of the world championship with a 65-60 victory over Iran on Thursday. Sep 2
- Williams changes the game, stays 'calm, collected' Abraham Lincoln High School has always been known as a basketball school, turning out NBA players like Stephon Marbury and Sebastian Telfair. Sep 1
- Guard Delonte West returning to Celtics The team announced Wednesday that it has signed the 6-foot-3 guard, who was suspended for the first 10 games of the 2010-11 season after pleading guilty to weapons charges in Maryland. Sep 1
- Tickets go on sale for NBA games in London The New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors will play a pair of games at the O2 Arena in London on March 4-5. The NBA is planning a week of activities across Britain, including basketball clinics and 3-on-3 competitions. Sep 1
- Not-guilty plea for Jay Vincent but deal looms Court filings show a plea bargain is in the works for ex-Michigan State basketball star and retired NBA player Jay Vincent, who appeared in court Tuesday on charges in a $2 million Internet scam. Aug 31
- Nuggets about to tackle Melo Matter Now that the Denver Nuggets have their management team in place, they're developing a strategy to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony in powder blue and gold. Aug 31
- Heat signs Da'Sean Butler, pushing roster to 18 Former West Virginia star Da'Sean Butler has signed with the Miami Heat, becoming the team's 18th player under contract going into training camp. Aug 30
- Jordan, Bobcats make donation to NC schools Michael Jordan and his Bobcats NBA team will donate $250,000 to middle-school athletics programs in Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city. Aug 30
- Durant, Love send US to 2-0 start at worlds ISTANBUL (AP) - An arena that was nearly covered in Slovenian green grew louder with every U.S. miss. Aug 29
- Snyder takes long road to 76ers Quin Snyder was in a basketball nowhere land. He rode the bus on those three-movie road trips on the NBDL circuit where everyone in a uniform believed they were one big break away from a look at the big time. Aug 28
- Nuggets hire Ujiri as new GM, and priority is Melo The Denver Nuggets have hired a man with global basketball experience to manage a team that's in a world of hurt: two big men sidelined, a player under police investigation and its superstar's signature missing from a contract extension. Aug 28
- Knicks sign Ewing to free-agent deal The team says the former Georgetown star signed with the New York Knicks as a free agent Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Aug 27
- Nuggets hire Ujiri as new GM The Denver Nuggets have hired a man with global basketball experience to manage a team that's in a world of hurt: two big men sidelined, a player under police investigation and its superstar's signature missing from a contract extension. Aug 27
- NBA suspends 3 players for separate incidents Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers was suspended for five games by the NBA on Friday for violating the league's drug agreement, while Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat drew suspensions for driving offenses. Aug 27
- Cavs deal with Chinese investors falls apart A deal to sell a Chinese investment group a minority share of the Cleveland Cavaliers has collapsed. Aug 27
- Police investigating Denver Nuggets J.R. Smith Police are investigating an alleged altercation between Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith and another person at the team's practice facility. Aug 26
- Ex-Cavs GM Ferry returns to Spurs front office The former general manager for the Cavaliers will be vice president of basketball operations for the Spurs. He will be reunited with coach Gregg Popovich and general manager R.C. Buford after leaving for Cleveland in 2005. Aug 26
- Serbia's Nenad Krstic banned 3 games after brawl Nenad Krstic of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been suspended for Serbia's next three games for throwing a chair during last week's brawl with Greece. Aug 26
- 76ers F Nocioni to miss worlds for Argentina Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni won't play for Argentina at the world championships because of a left ankle injury. Aug 26